The experience of loneliness in adolescence: A cross cultural comparison

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

Volumn 9, Issue 2-3, 2001, Pages 159-173

  Rokach, Ami ^a   Neto, Felix ^b  

^a Institute for the Study and Treatment of Psychosocial Stress   (Canada)

^b Departamento de Psicologia   (Portugal)

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EID: 84937333498     PISSN: 02673843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2001.9747874     Document Type: Article

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